Filmmaker's Notebook for January 10, 2025: One of the Most Overlooked Skills in Filmmaking - Location Scouting

Hey Reader, Let’s talk about a skill that can elevate your film, save you thousands of dollars, and keep your sanity intact. No, it’s not cinematography or editing—it’s location scouting. January has been a blur of site visits, calls to property owners, and virtual deep dives on Google Earth. It’s not glamorous, but it’s essential. Other than casting, location scouting might just be the most important "pre" pre-production activity you’ll ever do. We’ve touched on this before in Filmmaker’s...